Please, don´t forget to check in advance if you need a visa to enter Russia. You can do this on the official website of the Russian Embassy in your country.

If you do need a visa, we recommend you to choose the TOURIST visa type. This will make the whole process much easier and save your time. Please, be aware that unfortunately the organizers do not provide an official invitation valid for the embassy. You will need a vaucher from the hotel in Russia you are planning to stay in. In order to receive it, please, contact the hotel directly.

You can learn a more detailed information about the process of applying for Russian visa on the website of the Russian Embassy in your country. Don't be afraid! History of our previous congresses shows that the process is not that difficult as it seems!

There are four airports in Moscow — Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo and Zhukovsky.

There are several ways to get to the airports from Moscow and back.

There are a lot of hotels and hostels of different categories and various Airbnb options available in Moscow. For your convenience, we agreed with several hotels and hostels on discount for accommodation during the days of the congress. Read more.

Information on public and private transport: metro timetables, bus and tram routes and timetables, paid and free parking for cars and bicycles. All instructions read on the website.

Velobike is a network of urban public bike rental in Moscow. You need to register in the bike rental system to start using the bike rental service. Read more.

Or use other bike rentals in Moscow:
Tobike — Zatsepa str., 21 build 3 (metro station "Paveletskaya"), e — mail: info@tobikeclub.ru
Pro-bike — Lomonosovskij ave, 4 build 1 (metro station "Universitet" / "Profsoyuznaya"), e — mail: order@pro-bike.ru;
Red Pump — Zubovskij blvd., 2 build 4 (metro station "Park Kultury"), e — mail: all@redpump.ru;
Velody — Krylatskaya str., 14 (metro station "Krylatskoe"), tel: +7 (499) 389-79-80 (WhatsApp), e — mail: velodymoscow@gmail.com

Official language in Moscow is Russian.

Moscow Time (UTC+3).

The climate. The average temperature at the end of April in Moscow is +11°C (+14°C during the day, +9°C at night). The average humidity in Moscow in April is 66%.

The voltage is 220 volts, the frequency is 50 hertz. The types of sockets C and F are used.

Tap water is not drinkable unless it is boiled.

Money. Russia uses the Russian ruble as its national currency. Official exchange rates are available on the website of the Central Bank of Russia. It is not necessary to change money to Russian rubles before the trip. It is enough to have US dollars or euros in cash or a Visa or Mastercard card with the amount of money you need. In Moscow, you can exchange cash for rubles or withdraw money from your card. Read more about payments in Moscow on the website.

Tips. The service charge in restaurants is not included in the bill. It is generally accepted to leave a tip of 10% of the bill. Porters or bellboys who help you with your luggage in a hotel can be left between 50 and 100 roubles, depending on your generosity and what small change you have. If you would like to thank the maid, leave 50 or 100 roubles in a visible place when you leave your room in the morning. However, this ritual is not obligatory and once again depends on your state of mind.

Safety. You just need to be aware and don't look for troubles yourself. In the city center you will be quite safe. If you are sticking to touristy areas, you will not likely have any troubles unless you are looking for them. Avoid walking around non-central neighborhoods late at night. If you stay far from downtown and have to get home late at night, use taxi. As in any big city, be aware of pickpockets, especially in transport and crowded places. Always keep an eye on your money and documents.

Emergency. Be sure to have emergency numbers at hand.
112 – Rescue service emergency telephone number that can be dialed from a mobile phone (the 24-hour operator speaks Russian and English).